#100 - How Top 0.1% Etsy Sellers Got There And Why You're Falling Behind
04 February 2026

#100 - How Top 0.1% Etsy Sellers Got There And Why You're Falling Behind

How To Be A Handmade Boss

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Ever look at another Etsy shop and think

“How are they doing that… when I’m working just as hard?”

Same platform.

Same niche.

Same handmade chaos.

Yet some Etsy sellers quietly scale while others feel permanently behind.

In this video, I’m breaking down how the top 0.1% of Etsy sellers actually got there and why you might feel like you’re falling behind, even though you’re doing all the things.

Spoiler:

It’s not luck.

It’s not talent.

And it’s not the Etsy algorithm hating you personally.

We’ll talk about:

    The habits top Etsy sellers repeat (that no one puts in Reels)


    Why “overnight success” is a myth that keeps sellers stuck


    The difference between running a shop and running a business


    Why pricing, listings, and systems matter more than motivation


    How to stop guessing and start making calm, confident decisions


If your Etsy shop feels busy but not productive, this video will probably hit a nerve.

I’m Steph. I’ve been running my own handmade business since 2016 and have coached thousands of Etsy sellers. I’ve seen what actually moves the needle and what just creates noise.

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Your own personalised roadmap.

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If you’re serious about turning this into consistent income instead of random sales… this is your window.

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Don’t sit on it and hope things magically improve.